Trench Warfare

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Longtime NFL analyst Greg Cosell joins Brandon Thorn for a discussion on how offensive structure shapes offensive line play. The conversation centers on the environment around offensive linemen: scheme, quarterback play, pass-game design, protection structure, play action, quick game, movement, simulated press...

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Eagles RT Lane Johnson joins me for a 50+ minute Pass Pro Lab film room studying tape against Khalil Mack, Micah Parsons, T.J. Watt, Nick Bosa, Danielle Hunter and others while discussing how elite tackles solve problems. This conversation goes beyond individual matchups. Johnson explains how quarterback landm...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Colts OL coach Tony Sparano Jr. joins me for a deep discussion on offensive line development, pass protection philosophy, scheme design and what truly separates elite offensive line play. We discuss: • Building the Colts OL room for 2026• Quenton Nelson's leadership and competitiveness• Bernhard Raimann, Tanne...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com The Athletic’s Dane Brugler joined me to break down the 2026 OL class — from top-ranked prospects to mid-tier value and late-round sleepers — with specific player-by-player takes throughout. Key Takeaways Why this class creates wide variance team-to-team (position drop-offs + similar grades). The top OT/OG gro...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Each year, Duke Manyweather and I put together our NFL Offensive Line All-Pro teams — 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Team — and for the first time in 2025, our Protector of the Year Award selections. This show represents the culmination of another season spent studying the position full-time: grinding film, trading daily n...

Former Saints and Dolphins LT Terron Armstead has a new YouTube channel and show titled ‘ The Set ’ airing every Monday and Thursday this season. Terron asked me to join him for a segment every Monday to recap key trench matchups of the week which I am very excited for. You can find this segment in video form airing every Monday on Terron’s channel beginning in Week 2. Here’s the backstory on why...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Commanders OL coach Bobby Johnson has spent the last 15 years coaching the tight end and offensive line positions in the NFL. He is coming off of a stellar season in Washington where he, along with head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, joined forces as recently fired coaches who had n...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Offensive line play has gotten more attention and credit over the last few seasons than anytime I can remember over the last decade of studying the position due to the unit’s repeated and undeniable impact on team success in the NFL. Naturally, getting to sit down and learn from Aaron Kromer, who has been one...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Duke and I selecting our first, second and third-team All-Pro teams with detailed discussions on each player and landscape of the position

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Topics covered this week Eagles OL with multiple backups dominating (a bad Giants run defense) in the run game Frank Ragnow dominating Harrison Phillips Terron Armstead & Aaron Brewer as run blockers The Chiefs elite, tier one interior trio Arizona’s dynamic run game Amarius Mims Tristan Wirfs brilliance Graha...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Topics covered this week Trent Williams unmatched physical prowess Rashawn Slater’s dominant return to the lineup Tristan Wirfs’ dominant performance against the Saints Patrick Mekari/Daniel Faalele Jackson Powers-Johnson’s aggressive demeanor and flashes of power continue to be notable Sam Cosmi’s ascension a...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Players discussed: LSU OTs Will Campbell & Emery Jones Jr. Texas OTs Kelvin Banks Jr. & Cameron Williams Ohio State LT Josh Simmons Ohio State LG Donovan Jackson Minnesota LT Aireontae Ersery Arizona RT Jonah Savaiinaea Alabama LG Tyler Booker Georgia RG Tate Ratledge Oregon OTs Josh Conerly Jr. & Ajani Cornel...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com A rundown of my weekly film study with a focus on the best/worst performances and adding context to each selection, including level of competition, outside factors & more Topics covered this week Cam Heyward Zach Frazier vs Grover Stewart Quinn Meinerz on double-teams Vikings pass protection plan Cody Mauch vs...

Topics covered this week Chris Lindstrom vs. Chris Jones Quenton Nelson Will Fries Zach Frazier Zion Johnson Broncos DL JC Latham Dion Dawkins Spencer Brown Rams rookie DL Verse/Fiske Brandon Coleman Saints OL moving forward Browns OL Chargers OL/Slater (pec) & Alt (MCL) getting hurt Bucs OGs Titans right side of OL Cody Whitehair Bengals IDL Andrew Thomas True Pressure Rate introduction/methodolo...

A rundown of my weekly film study with a focus on the best/worst performances and adding context to each selection, including level of competition, outside factors & more This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com A rundown of my weekly film study with a focus on the best/worst performances and adding context to each selection, including level of competition, outside factors & more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Andrew and I sit down to discuss his journey from a former top five pick to experiencing rookie struggles to becoming an All-Pro. We go into how he overcame a lack of confidence in a chaotic environment, having five line coaches in his first five seasons as a pro, how he watches film, which tackles he studies,...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Hjalte & I discuss his unique journey, breakout season in 2023, facing Dexter Lawrence, DJ Reader, the Cardinals scheme, expectations moving forward and more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Oregon O-Line coach A'lique Terry joins Brandon to have a wide-ranging discussion on his football journey from playing center at Wake Forest before focusing on his path into coaching as a graduate assistant at Oregon in 2019-2020 when Penei Sewell and other future NFL draft picks were there. We then get into h...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Welcome everyone to the second annual offensive line fantasy draft with myself, Andrew Whitworth and Geoff Schwartz sitting down to each select our starting five units with one special ‘25 & under’ addition as our top backup. These units were picked for the next three seasons and with salaries as a considerati...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com In the first ever Trench Warfare D-Line fantasy draft, myself, Nate Tice from Yahoo! Sports and NFL defensive end Carl Lawson selected our front four unit with two additional ‘rotational’ players to build out our ideal D-Line room. The goal was to draft a unit for the next three seasons while taking contracts...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Brandon Thorn and Duke Manyweather discuss OL current events before selecting the top 5 OL at each position for 2024. Larry Allen's death Corey Linsley's retirement Eagles RG competition + expectations for Cam Jurgens first year at center Addressing a recent PFF top 10 OG list before selecting each of our Top...

Brandon sorts through each team in alphabetical order and discusses every OL that he evaluated and was drafted. He shares his thoughts, takeaways and expectations for the player. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com/subscribe